NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
1,556 reports73,000 miles · Jul 25, 2014
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
I WAS COMING HOME FROM WORK AND WHEN I PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, PUT THE CAR IN PARK, TURNED THE KEY OFF THE KEY WOULD NOT GO INTO THE OFF POSITION AND I COULDN'T GET THE KEY OUT. I HAD TO START THE CAR 3 OR 4 TIMES, TAKE IT OUT OF PARK AND PUT IT BACK IN PARK AGAIN. FINALLY ON THE 3RD OR 4TH TRY THE IGNITION SWITCH WORKED. IT …
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I WAS COMING HOME FROM WORK AND WHEN I PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, PUT THE CAR IN PARK, TURNED THE KEY OFF THE KEY WOULD NOT GO INTO THE OFF POSITION AND I COULDN'T GET THE KEY OUT. I HAD TO START THE CAR 3 OR 4 TIMES, TAKE IT OUT OF PARK AND PUT IT BACK IN PARK AGAIN. FINALLY ON THE 3RD OR 4TH TRY THE IGNITION SWITCH WORKED. IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING MORE FREQUENTLY SINCE MAY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10616430
57,000 miles · Jul 22, 2014
Engine
THE ENGINE SHUTOFF DUE TO THE IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM. WE LOST BRAKES, POWER STEERING, ETC. MY CHILDREN WERE IN THE CAR WITH ME. LUCKILY WE HAD ALREADY SLOWED AT A STOP LIGHT IN LIGHT TRAFFIC. WE BOUGHT THE 2010 TOWN AND COUNTRY USED. NOW I KNOW THAT IT WAS SUBJECT TO THE L25 RECALL. HOWEVER, THE CARFAX WHEN WE BOUGHT IT …
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THE ENGINE SHUTOFF DUE TO THE IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM. WE LOST BRAKES, POWER STEERING, ETC. MY CHILDREN WERE IN THE CAR WITH ME. LUCKILY WE HAD ALREADY SLOWED AT A STOP LIGHT IN LIGHT TRAFFIC. WE BOUGHT THE 2010 TOWN AND COUNTRY USED. NOW I KNOW THAT IT WAS SUBJECT TO THE L25 RECALL. HOWEVER, THE CARFAX WHEN WE BOUGHT IT SAYS THAT IT WAS SUBJECT TO NO RECALL AND DESPITE MULTIPLE SERVICES AT CHRYSLER DEALERS, THE IGNITION SWITCH REPAIR WAS NEVER MADE (ACCORDING TO THE CARFAX HISTORY). AT PRESENT, THE TECHNICIAN AT OUR CHRYSLER DEALER SAYS HE WILL NOT REPAIR THE IGNITION SWITCH BECAUSE THE RECALL IS THREE YEARS OLD. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10615296
72,700 miles · Jul 17, 2014
EngineService BrakesSteering
MYSELF,MY HUSBAND,& 3 YOUNG CHILDREN WERE DRIVING HOME AT 45 MLS AN HOUR AND THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY TURNED OFF. WE LOST POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. WE HAD TO COAST TO A COMPLETE STOP( THANK GOD NO ONE WAS BEHIND US OR AROUND US) AND PUT THE VAN IN PARK AND IT TURNED BACK ON. SO WE STARTED DRIVING ON, ON…
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MYSELF,MY HUSBAND,& 3 YOUNG CHILDREN WERE DRIVING HOME AT 45 MLS AN HOUR AND THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY TURNED OFF. WE LOST POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. WE HAD TO COAST TO A COMPLETE STOP( THANK GOD NO ONE WAS BEHIND US OR AROUND US) AND PUT THE VAN IN PARK AND IT TURNED BACK ON. SO WE STARTED DRIVING ON, ONLY TO HAVE THE VAN SHUT OFF A SECOND TIME WHILE GOING UPHILL AGAIN AT 45 MLS PER HOUR. THE SAME THINGS HAPPENED, POWER STEERING,POWER BRAKES AND ENGINE CUTOFF! AGAIN WE WERE BLESSED THAT NO ONE WAS AROUND AS THERE IS NO WHERE TO PULL OVER! WE PUT THE VAN IN PARK,IT STARTED BACK UP AND MADE IT THE ONE MORE MILE HOME WITH NO PROBLEM. WE TOOK THE VAN TO SERVICE CENTER AT THE DEALERSHIP ( WE HAVE BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY) THEY KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR ALMOST 4 WKS, WHILE THEY HAD IT, IT SHUT DOWN ON THEM ONCE BUT COULD NOT GET THE VANS COMPUTER TO "THROW A CODE" TO THEIR COMPUTER. THEY WANTED TO GIVE IT BACK WITHOUT DOING ANYTHING TO IT, WE ASKED THAT THEY AT LEAST ADDRESS THE RECALL ISSUE OF THE WIN MODULE (AS THIS IS DESCRIBED AS EXACTLY WHAT WAS HAPPENING)THEY DID THIS, HOWEVER, THE VAN HAS SHUT DOWN ON US TWO MORE TIMES! THEY KEPT THE VAN FOR A FEW DAYS AND REPLACED THE WIN MODULE AGAIN, ALTHOUGH THEY STILL DON'T KNOW FOR SURE THAT IT IS THE PROBLEM AS MY VAN WILL NOT " THROW A CODE"! I NOW HAVE A $400 A MONTH VAN PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY AND AM IN LIMBO UNTIL CHRYSLER CORP GETS BACK TO ME! I REFUSE TO TRUST THEIR "BEST GUESS" WITH MY FAMILY AND OTHERS LIVES ON THE ROAD. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10611386
62,000 miles · Jul 14, 2014
Tires
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, LEFT REAR TIRE PRESSURE ALARMED AND WENT IMMEDIATELY FLAT, PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE, TOOK TO A SERVICE STATION WHO SAID THAT THE METAL/ALUMINUM COMPONENT TO THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR VALVE STEM HAD CORRODED,WHEN THAT CAME OFF THE PRESSURE SENSOR WAS SUCKED INTO THE TIRE AND THAT WAS WHAT CAUSED THE IMPLOSION. …
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DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, LEFT REAR TIRE PRESSURE ALARMED AND WENT IMMEDIATELY FLAT, PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE, TOOK TO A SERVICE STATION WHO SAID THAT THE METAL/ALUMINUM COMPONENT TO THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR VALVE STEM HAD CORRODED,WHEN THAT CAME OFF THE PRESSURE SENSOR WAS SUCKED INTO THE TIRE AND THAT WAS WHAT CAUSED THE IMPLOSION. THEY SAID THEY SEE THIS COMMONLY WITH THESE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR GAUGES THAT CHRYSLER USES. I WILL NOW HAVE TO PAY TO REPLACE ALL 4. I HAVE CALLED THE DEALER TWICE NOW, EACH TIME I LEFT A MESSAGE BUT THEY SAID PARTS DEPARTMENT WAS NOT IN, AND WOULD HAVE TO CALL ME BACK. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A VERY SERIOUS CRASH AS THERE WAS VERY LITTLE TIME FOR US TO GET OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, BUT WE WERE LUCKILY IN THE RIGHT HAND LAND AND NOT GOING FULL SPEED. WE DID NOT REPORT TO POLICE AS THE STATE TROOPER ARRIVED ON SCENE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10610499
38,000 miles · Jul 14, 2014
Electrical SystemExterior LightingVisibility/wiper
ABOUT A YEAR AFTER PURCHASE THE AUTOMATIC DOORS INTERMITTENTLY STOP WORKING AND REAR INSIDE LIGHTS WOULD REMAIN ON. THIS DIDN'T EFFECT OPERATION OR SAFETY OF VEHICLE SO I DIDN'T COMPLAIN TO DEALER. NO FURTHER INCIDENTS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2013, WHILE ON A ROADTRIP TO TEXAS, AIR CONDITIONER AND DIRECTIONALS STOPPED WORKING. NO LOCAL…
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ABOUT A YEAR AFTER PURCHASE THE AUTOMATIC DOORS INTERMITTENTLY STOP WORKING AND REAR INSIDE LIGHTS WOULD REMAIN ON. THIS DIDN'T EFFECT OPERATION OR SAFETY OF VEHICLE SO I DIDN'T COMPLAIN TO DEALER. NO FURTHER INCIDENTS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2013, WHILE ON A ROADTRIP TO TEXAS, AIR CONDITIONER AND DIRECTIONALS STOPPED WORKING. NO LOCAL DEALERSHIP IN THE AREA SO I WAS FORCED TO BRING CAR TO LOCAL FIRESTONE AUTO CENTER. THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND SOURCE OF ISSUE BUT ISSUE SEEMED TO RESOLVE ITSELF. WHILE AWAY THAT FOLLOWING DECEMBER CAR WAS LEFT UNUSED FOR SEVERAL DAYS AND BATTERY WAS DEAD. BATTERY WAS REPLACED. ELECTRICAL ISSUES CONTINUED IN MARCH 2014 AND PULLED CAR OVER EMERGENTLY INTO STS AUTO CENTER. THEY COULDN'T FIND SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL DRAIN HOWEVER PROBLEM AGAIN APPEARED TO RESOLVE ITSELF. BROUGHT CAR TO DEALERSHIP REPEATEDLY SINCE THEN. ALL GAUGES FAIL WHILE WINDSHIELD WIPERS REMAIN ON. DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, THEN A DEFECTIVE DOME LIGHT, THEN CLAIMED THE BATTERY WAS BAD AND REPLACED THAT AGAIN, THEN IT WAS THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AGAIN. NOW I'M SUPPOSED TO TRUST THIS CAR IS GOING TO BE RELIABLE AND I'M BEING TOLD BE CHRYSLER THAT THERE IS NOTHING MORE THEY CAN DO OR FEEL OBLIGATED TO DO. I CALLED IN TODAY TO FILE COMPLAINT AND REPORTED MY CAR IS FUNCTIONING. I JUST WENT OUT TO MY CAR AND ALL GAUGES ARE FLASHING AT ME. I MUST HAVE JINXED MYSELF! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10610303
38,000 miles · Jul 14, 2014
Electrical SystemVisibility/wiper
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES MALFUNCTIONED AND COMPLETELY FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED UNEXPECTEDLY AND WOULD NOT DEACTIVATE. THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE HEADLIGHTS, BUT COULD NOT DEACTIVATE THEM WITHOUT TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE. TH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES MALFUNCTIONED AND COMPLETELY FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED UNEXPECTEDLY AND WOULD NOT DEACTIVATE. THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE HEADLIGHTS, BUT COULD NOT DEACTIVATE THEM WITHOUT TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000. UPDATED 09/02/14*LJ UPDATED 09/18/2014 *JS
NHTSA ODI #10610272
53,556 miles · Jul 10, 2014
Structure
WE STOPPED TO EAT AT A RESTAURANT. I WAS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. MY HUSBAND UNLOCKED THE CAR AND I PULLED ON THE DOOR HANDLE, BUT THE DOOR WOULDN'T OPEN. WE TRIED A FEW TIMES AND STILL COULDN'T OPEN IT. MY HUSBAND TRIED FROM OUTSIDE OF THE CAR AND COULDN'T OPEN IT THAT WAY EITHER. I WAS STUCK IN THE CAR. FORTUNATELY I AM A …
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WE STOPPED TO EAT AT A RESTAURANT. I WAS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. MY HUSBAND UNLOCKED THE CAR AND I PULLED ON THE DOOR HANDLE, BUT THE DOOR WOULDN'T OPEN. WE TRIED A FEW TIMES AND STILL COULDN'T OPEN IT. MY HUSBAND TRIED FROM OUTSIDE OF THE CAR AND COULDN'T OPEN IT THAT WAY EITHER. I WAS STUCK IN THE CAR. FORTUNATELY I AM A LIMBER PERSON AND WAS ABLE TO CLIMB OUT THROUGH THE 2ND ROW. HOWEVER, IF A PASSENGER WERE DISABLED OR TOO LARGE TO CLIMB TO THE BACK, THEY WOULD BE TRAPPED IN THE CAR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10609745
15,000 miles · Jul 10, 2014
Service Brakes
CHRYSLER KNOWS THE BRAKING SYSTEM ON ITS 2010 (AND OTHER MODEL YEARS) IS DEFECTIVE BUT THEY REFUSE TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION TO IT'S CUSTOMERS. THE BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS ARE NOT LARGE ENOUGH FOR THE VEHICLES SIZE AND WEIGHT WHICH CAUSES THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND WARP THE ROTORS IN A VERY SHORT PERIOD. THIS LEADS TO BRAKE PEDAL …
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CHRYSLER KNOWS THE BRAKING SYSTEM ON ITS 2010 (AND OTHER MODEL YEARS) IS DEFECTIVE BUT THEY REFUSE TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION TO IT'S CUSTOMERS. THE BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS ARE NOT LARGE ENOUGH FOR THE VEHICLES SIZE AND WEIGHT WHICH CAUSES THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND WARP THE ROTORS IN A VERY SHORT PERIOD. THIS LEADS TO BRAKE PEDAL PULSATION AND EXCESSIVE DANGEROUS STEERING WHEEL SHAKE WHICH CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. MY PARTICULAR VEHICLE HAS HAD MULTIPLE SETS OF PADS, ROTORS AND CALIPERS REPLACED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD AND NOW THAT THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY I FIND MYSELF HAVING TO PAY FOR BRAKE PARTS/SERVICE OUT OF MY OWN POCKET. THIS VEHICLE ONLY HAS 33,000 MILES ON IT AND IT SHOULDN'T HAVE HAD ANY BRAKE WORK YET BUT INSTEAD, IT'S HAD MULTIPLE BRAKE SERVICES. PLEASE MAKE CHRYSLER ISSUE A RECALL FOR THE BRAKES ON THESE VEHICLES AND REQUIRE CHRYSLER TO REDESIGN THE SYSTEM WITH NEW PARTS AS OPPOSED TO THE SAME DEFECTIVE REPLACEMENT PARTS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10609523
101,057 miles · Jul 9, 2014
Electrical System
1. THE FRONT LEFT HEADLAMP BURNED A HOLE INTO THE CASING AND WAS SMOKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. 2. PERIODICALLY WHILE IN TRANSIT, THE TURN SIGNALS, HVAC SYSTEM, RADIO AND DOOR CONTROLS WILL BLACK OUT. THERE HAVE BEEN TIMES WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. I WOULD HAVE TO TURN THE KEY FOB TO THE OFF POSITION, AND THEN …
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1. THE FRONT LEFT HEADLAMP BURNED A HOLE INTO THE CASING AND WAS SMOKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. 2. PERIODICALLY WHILE IN TRANSIT, THE TURN SIGNALS, HVAC SYSTEM, RADIO AND DOOR CONTROLS WILL BLACK OUT. THERE HAVE BEEN TIMES WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. I WOULD HAVE TO TURN THE KEY FOB TO THE OFF POSITION, AND THEN IT WOULD RESET SOMETIMES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10609359
55,435 miles · Jul 9, 2014
Electrical SystemExterior LightingVisibility/wiper
WHILE DRIVING THROUGH MY SUBDIVISION, I ATTEMPTED TO TURN ON THE HIGH BEAMS FOR BETTER VISIBILITY. AT THIS INSTANCE, THE WIPER BLADES TURNED ON AND WOULD NOT TURN OFF. AT THE SAME MOMENT, THE VEHICLE LOST THE HIGH BEAMS, TURN SIGNALS AND WINDSHIELD SOLUTION MOTOR ACTIVATION. THE VEHICLE REMAINED OPERATIONAL AND NO ONE WAS INJURE…
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WHILE DRIVING THROUGH MY SUBDIVISION, I ATTEMPTED TO TURN ON THE HIGH BEAMS FOR BETTER VISIBILITY. AT THIS INSTANCE, THE WIPER BLADES TURNED ON AND WOULD NOT TURN OFF. AT THE SAME MOMENT, THE VEHICLE LOST THE HIGH BEAMS, TURN SIGNALS AND WINDSHIELD SOLUTION MOTOR ACTIVATION. THE VEHICLE REMAINED OPERATIONAL AND NO ONE WAS INJURED. I HAD TO REPLACE THE TURN SIGNAL, HIGH BEAM AND WINDSHIELD WIPER SELECTOR LEVER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10609149
Official recalls
5Jul 7, 2020
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
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Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
Consequence: Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
Consequence: Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
Jun 26, 2014
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.
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Air Bags
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.
Electrical System:ignition:switch
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.
May 7, 2014
Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, through October 31, 2013. The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vent window switch with a newer version, free of charge. The owner notification letter was issued and the remedy campaign launched on on December 31, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P25.
Feb 11, 2014
Freedom Motors Inc., (Freedom Motors) of Savaria Vehicle Group (formerly The Liberty Motor Company) is recalling one model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan and certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country wheelchair accessible vehicles modified by The Liberty Motor Company from February 2008 through January 2011. Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Freedom Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected axles, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2014. Owners can contact Freedom Motors at 1-800-561-9600. Freedom Motors' number for this recall is ENGF0216-3.
Mar 1, 2011
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 DODGE JOURNEY, GRAND CARAVAN, AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES MANUFACTURER FROM AUGUST 3, 2009, THROUGH JUNE 17, 2010. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE INADVERTENT IGNITION KEY DISPLACEMENT FROM THE RUN TO ACCESSORY POSITION WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHUT OFF.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIN MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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NHTSA investigations
2DP14004 · Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
Opened Sep 25, 2014 · Closed Jul 24, 2015
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
In a letter dated August 21, 2014, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) installed in Chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the 2007 model year. The petitioner alleges that TIPM defects may result in engine stall, airbag non-deployment, failure of fuel pump shutoff resulting in unintended acceleration, fire, and other symptoms. On September 25, 2014, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened DP14-004 to evaluate the petition for a grant or deny decision. ODI analyzed complaint data provided by CAS as well as complaints submitted to ODI from consumers. In total, there were 296 complaints submitted by the petitioner in the original petition and five supplements, including 271 complaints related to the subject vehicles equipped with TIPM-7. Approximately 3 percent of CAS complaints are related to vehicles equipped with TIPM-6 and ODI?s review of these complaints did not identify any safety defect trends. ODI conducted a detailed review of complaints narratives submitted by CAS and consumers including careful analysis of vehicle repair histories, warranty claims obtained from the manufacturer and any available Customer Assistance Inquiry reports (CAIR). Analysis of the field data indicated that MY2011-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles exhibited significantly higher complaint rates related to fuel pump relay (FPR) failures than other subject vehicles. In a September 3, 2014 letter to NHTSA, Chrysler submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) identifying a defect in the FPR within the TIPM-7 which can result in a no start or stall condition in approximately 188,723 model year (MY) 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK) and Dodge Durango (WD) vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010 through July 20, 2011 (14V-530).In a February 24, 2015 letter, Chrysler submitted a second DIR expanding the scope of the FPR defect condition to include an additional 338,216 MY 2012 through 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured from September 17, 2010 through August 19, 2013 and MY 2012 through 2013 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 18, 2011 through August 19, 2013 (15V-115).ODI analysis of the CAS allegations of TIPM defects resulting in stall while driving, airbag non-deployment, unintended acceleration, fire and other faults identified a single defect condition related to 1 of over 60 different circuits in the TIPM assembly. The most common effect of this defect condition, related to the fuel pump relay, was a no-start concern, but it could also result in stall while driving (76 complaints). No valid evidence was presented in support of claims related to airbag non-deployment, unintended acceleration or fire resulting from TIPM faults and these claims were found to be wholly without merit based on review of the field data and design of the relevant systems and components.Except insofar as the petitioner's contentions relate to the defect condition addressed by the Chrysler recalls, the factual bases of the petitioner's contentions that any further investigation is necessary are unsupported. In our view, additional investigation is unlikely to result in a finding that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists or a NHTSA order for the notification and remedy of a safety-related defect as alleged by the petitioner at the conclusion of the requested investigation. Therefore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize NHTSA's limited resources to best accomplish the agency's safety mission, the petition is den
RQ14002 · Air Bag Non-Deployment/Engine Stall
Opened Jun 16, 2014 · Closed Mar 2, 2015
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags; Electrical System:ignition:module
In March 2011 Chrysler submitted a defect information report for NHTSA Recall No. 11V139 declaring a defect condition that could cause the ignition key to inadvertently move from the RUN to the ACC position on model year (MY) 2010 Dodge Journey, Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town and Country.The report identified engine stalling as the defect consequence and cited customer complaints and warranty claims, as well as two rear-end collisions, as leading to the recall action.Chrysler determined that a defective WIN module, which is effectively the equivalent of the ignition switch, was the cause of the inadvertent key rotation, and that a new design WIN module would be installed as a remedy.In Spring 2014 ODI conducted outreach to major light vehicle manufacturers regarding ignition key position and its effect on air bag system availability.The outreach was conducted in connection with NHTSA Recall No. 14V047, a recent recall involving inadvertent ignition key rotation and subsequent air bag disablement in certain GM products.During discussions held in April 2014, Chrysler advised ODI that Chrysler air bag systems of this vintage, including the subject vehicles, revert to energy reserve when the ignition key moves to the ACC or OFF position, and that under energy reserve the air bags would only be available for a short period, approximately two tenths of a second (ODI notes this consequence was not identified in the 11V139 recall report).A review of the ODI consumer database conducted after the April 2014 discussions identified complaints alleging that MY 2008-2009 vehicles may have a similar defect as the MY 2010 vehicles, and that some MY 2010 consumers reported experiencing ignition key position concerns after the 11V139 recall remedy was applied.Accordingly this investigation was opened.In response to ODI?s information request letter, Chrysler reported that MY 2008-2009 subject vehicles used the same design WIN module as the recalled vehicles, and also identified 66 consumer reports and one non-injury crash incident potentially related to inadvertent ignition key rotation.Chrysler?s review of the MY 2010 remedy used in 11V139, which involved installation of a Trim Ring as opposed to replacement of the WIN module, showed the remedy did not adequately address ignition key position concerns, and in some use-cases could cause other systems to operate improperly (radio, instrument panel lighting, HVAC fan motor, etc.).Chrysler subsequently filed multiple defect information reports to 1) add the MY 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country, and the MY 2009 Dodge Journey to the original recall scope, and 2) stating that the complete WIN module would be replaced with a new design component in all recalled vehicles (including those that had the Trim Ring installed during 11V139).Chrysler?s report also advises of constrained remedy parts availability, see NHTSA Recall No. 14V373 for further details.Accordingly, the investigation is closed based on the recall action Chrysler is undertaking.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10584873, 10583399, 10573295, 10566365, 10546805, 10513060, 10509284, 10503121, 10496599, 10475027, 10456099, 10450629, 10443680, 10422766, 10410447, 10409269, 10402947, 10402751, 10402660, 10396943, 10394957, 10356632, 10315972
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Air Bags
In March 2011 Chrysler submitted a defect information report for NHTSA Recall No. 11V139 declaring a defect condition that could cause the ignition key to inadvertently move from the RUN to the ACC position on model year (MY) 2010 Dodge Journey, Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town and Country.The report identified engine stalling as the defect consequence and cited customer complaints and warranty claims, as well as two rear-end collisions, as leading to the recall action.Chrysler determined that a defective WIN module, which is effectively the equivalent of the ignition switch, was the cause of the inadvertent key rotation, and that a new design WIN module would be installed as a remedy.In Spring 2014 ODI conducted outreach to major light vehicle manufacturers regarding ignition key position and its effect on air bag system availability.The outreach was conducted in connection with NHTSA Recall No. 14V047, a recent recall involving inadvertent ignition key rotation and subsequent air bag disablement in certain GM products.During discussions held in April 2014, Chrysler advised ODI that Chrysler air bag systems of this vintage, including the subject vehicles, revert to energy reserve when the ignition key moves to the ACC or OFF position, and that under energy reserve the air bags would only be available for a short period, approximately two tenths of a second (ODI notes this consequence was not identified in the 11V139 recall report).A review of the ODI consumer database conducted after the April 2014 discussions identified complaints alleging that MY 2008-2009 vehicles may have a similar defect as the MY 2010 vehicles, and that some MY 2010 consumers reported experiencing ignition key position concerns after the 11V139 recall remedy was applied.Accordingly this investigation was opened.In response to ODI?s information request letter, Chrysler reported that MY 2008-2009 subject vehicles used the same design WIN module as the recalled vehicles, and also identified 66 consumer reports and one non-injury crash incident potentially related to inadvertent ignition key rotation.Chrysler?s review of the MY 2010 remedy used in 11V139, which involved installation of a Trim Ring as opposed to replacement of the WIN module, showed the remedy did not adequately address ignition key position concerns, and in some use-cases could cause other systems to operate improperly (radio, instrument panel lighting, HVAC fan motor, etc.).Chrysler subsequently filed multiple defect information reports to 1) add the MY 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country, and the MY 2009 Dodge Journey to the original recall scope, and 2) stating that the complete WIN module would be replaced with a new design component in all recalled vehicles (including those that had the Trim Ring installed during 11V139).Chrysler?s report also advises of constrained remedy parts availability, see NHTSA Recall No. 14V373 for further details.Accordingly, the investigation is closed based on the recall action Chrysler is undertaking.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10584873, 10583399, 10573295, 10566365, 10546805, 10513060, 10509284, 10503121, 10496599, 10475027, 10456099, 10450629, 10443680, 10422766, 10410447, 10409269, 10402947, 10402751, 10402660, 10396943, 10394957, 10356632, 10315972
Electrical System:ignition:module
In March 2011 Chrysler submitted a defect information report for NHTSA Recall No. 11V139 declaring a defect condition that could cause the ignition key to inadvertently move from the RUN to the ACC position on model year (MY) 2010 Dodge Journey, Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town and Country.The report identified engine stalling as the defect consequence and cited customer complaints and warranty claims, as well as two rear-end collisions, as leading to the recall action.Chrysler determined that a defective WIN module, which is effectively the equivalent of the ignition switch, was the cause of the inadvertent key rotation, and that a new design WIN module would be installed as a remedy.In Spring 2014 ODI conducted outreach to major light vehicle manufacturers regarding ignition key position and its effect on air bag system availability.The outreach was conducted in connection with NHTSA Recall No. 14V047, a recent recall involving inadvertent ignition key rotation and subsequent air bag disablement in certain GM products.During discussions held in April 2014, Chrysler advised ODI that Chrysler air bag systems of this vintage, including the subject vehicles, revert to energy reserve when the ignition key moves to the ACC or OFF position, and that under energy reserve the air bags would only be available for a short period, approximately two tenths of a second (ODI notes this consequence was not identified in the 11V139 recall report).A review of the ODI consumer database conducted after the April 2014 discussions identified complaints alleging that MY 2008-2009 vehicles may have a similar defect as the MY 2010 vehicles, and that some MY 2010 consumers reported experiencing ignition key position concerns after the 11V139 recall remedy was applied.Accordingly this investigation was opened.In response to ODI?s information request letter, Chrysler reported that MY 2008-2009 subject vehicles used the same design WIN module as the recalled vehicles, and also identified 66 consumer reports and one non-injury crash incident potentially related to inadvertent ignition key rotation.Chrysler?s review of the MY 2010 remedy used in 11V139, which involved installation of a Trim Ring as opposed to replacement of the WIN module, showed the remedy did not adequately address ignition key position concerns, and in some use-cases could cause other systems to operate improperly (radio, instrument panel lighting, HVAC fan motor, etc.).Chrysler subsequently filed multiple defect information reports to 1) add the MY 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country, and the MY 2009 Dodge Journey to the original recall scope, and 2) stating that the complete WIN module would be replaced with a new design component in all recalled vehicles (including those that had the Trim Ring installed during 11V139).Chrysler?s report also advises of constrained remedy parts availability, see NHTSA Recall No. 14V373 for further details.Accordingly, the investigation is closed based on the recall action Chrysler is undertaking.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10584873, 10583399, 10573295, 10566365, 10546805, 10513060, 10509284, 10503121, 10496599, 10475027, 10456099, 10450629, 10443680, 10422766, 10410447, 10409269, 10402947, 10402751, 10402660, 10396943, 10394957, 10356632, 10315972
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